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Unify Infor M3 & BNG: Drive Real-time ERP & Business Automation

Connect your Infor M3 ERP with BNG applications for seamless data flow, intelligent automation, and a unified operational view. Leverage our iPaaS to accelerate your digital transformation.

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The Challenge

The Challenge: Disconnected Infor M3 & BNG Operations

Operating Infor M3 and BNG in silos creates significant inefficiencies, leading to fragmented data, manual processes, and delayed business insights. Without a robust integration, organizations struggle to achieve the agility and accuracy required in today's fast-paced environment.

  • Manual data entry between Infor M3 and BNG causes errors and delays.
  • Inconsistent customer, product, and vendor data across systems.
  • Slow order processing and fulfillment due to disconnected workflows.
  • Lack of real-time inventory visibility impacting sales and supply chain.
  • Delayed financial closing and reporting due to fragmented data.
  • High operational costs from redundant tasks and reconciliation efforts.
  • Limited scalability to support growing business volumes.
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The Solution

The Solution: Intelligent Infor M3 & BNG Integration with iPaaS

Our iPaaS-driven solution provides a robust, scalable, and intelligent bridge between Infor M3 and BNG. It orchestrates complex business workflows, ensures real-time data synchronization, and leverages AI and low-code capabilities to empower your teams and transform your operations.

  • Real-time, Event-Driven Data Synchronization
  • Bidirectional Master Data Management
  • Automated End-to-End Workflow Orchestration
  • Centralized Monitoring & Error Handling
  • Secure & Compliant Data Exchange
Implementation Timeline

Go live with Infor M3 & BNG: + Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS in as little as 2–4 weeks.

A proven, repeatable implementation approach that minimizes risk while getting your team to value quickly.

1

Access Enabled

Secure connections established to both Infor M3 & BNG: and Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS, with credentials and environments confirmed.

2

Configuration & Mapping

Field mappings, business rules, and workflows configured using visual tools and pre-built templates.

3

Go Live

Launch production-ready integration with monitoring, alerting, and support in place—typically within 2–4 weeks.

Time to Value

2–4 weeks

Typical implementation window from access granted to production go-live for most Infor M3 & BNG: + Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS deployments.

Project Phases

Discovery
Configure & Map
Validate
Launch

Engagement Model

Guided by Clarity experts with your team involved at key milestones.

Comprehensive Solution Details

  • Real-time, Event-Driven Data Synchronization
  • Bidirectional Master Data Management
  • Automated End-to-End Workflow Orchestration
  • Centralized Monitoring & Error Handling
  • Secure & Compliant Data Exchange
  • Scalable Architecture for High-Volume Transactions

Technical Integration Details: Connecting Infor M3 and BNG

Our iPaaS solution provides a robust, secure, and flexible framework for integrating Infor M3 and BNG. It handles diverse data formats, complex business logic, and ensures high performance and reliability for mission-critical operations.

Data Flow Steps

Establish Secure Connections: Configure API credentials (OAuth 2.0 for M3 via Infor OS, OAuth 2.0/API Keys for BNG) within the iPaaS, ensuring encrypted communication (TLS 1.2+).

Define Event Triggers: Set up webhooks in BNG for real-time data changes (e.g., new order, customer update) or subscribe to Infor ION Business Object Documents (BODs) for Infor M3 events (e.g., Sales Order status change, Inventory adjustment).

Design Integration Flows: Visually construct workflows in the iPaaS, specifying the source system, trigger, transformation steps, and target system actions.

Map & Transform Data: Utilize the iPaaS's graphical mapping engine to translate data fields and structures between Infor M3's specific entity models (e.g., OIS100MI fields) and BNG's API schemas. Apply AI-suggested transformations and custom business rules.

Implement Business Logic: Incorporate conditional logic, data validation rules, and error handling mechanisms within the iPaaS to ensure data integrity and process compliance.

Deploy & Monitor: Promote tested integrations from development to production environments. Monitor real-time dashboards for performance, transaction status, and error alerts.

Data Touchpoints

BNG Customer <-> Infor M3 Customer (CRS610)
BNG Product <-> Infor M3 Product/Item (MMS200)
BNG Sales Order -> Infor M3 Sales Order (OIS100)
Infor M3 Sales Order Status -> BNG Order Status
BNG Inventory Item <-> Infor M3 Inventory Balance (MMS080)
BNG Vendor <-> Infor M3 Supplier (CRS620)
BNG Purchase Order -> Infor M3 Purchase Order (PPS100)
BNG Invoice -> Infor M3 Invoice (PIS100)
BNG Payment -> Infor M3 General Ledger Entry (GLS200)
BNG General Ledger Entry -> Infor M3 General Ledger Entry (GLS200)

"BNG (e.g., eCommerce/CRM) -> Webhook/API Call -> iPaaS (Data Transformation, Validation, AI Logic) -> Infor M3 (OIS100MI, CRS610MI, MMS200MI, GLS200MI) -> Infor ION/M3 APIs -> iPaaS (Status Updates, Data Sync) -> BNG (e.g., Order Status, Inventory Update)"

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Infor M3 & BNG: + Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$599 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
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Innovative & Robust

How Middleware Integration Works

Benefits of Integrating Infor M3 & BNG:

Integrating Infor M3 & BNG: fosters greater efficiency and data accuracy. Automate your critical business processes to deliver consistently outstanding results.

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Data Mapping

Key Entities & Intelligent Data Mapping

Seamless data exchange relies on precise mapping of core business entities between Infor M3 and BNG. Our iPaaS provides a visual, AI-assisted mapping canvas to handle the nuances of each system's data model.

Customer

Synchronizes customer records, including contact details, addresses, and credit information, ensuring a unified view for sales, service, and finance.

Infor M3 & BNG: Fields

CUNO (Customer Number) CUNM (Customer Name) YREF (Your Reference) ADID (Address ID) PHNO (Phone Number) EMAL (Email) CRDT (Credit Limit) STAT (Status)

Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS Fields

CustomerID ExternalID (e.g., CRM ID) CompanyName FirstName LastName Email BillingAddress ShippingAddress Phone Status CreditLimit TaxExemptStatus

Mapping Notes

Requires careful mapping of address types (e.g., 'billing' vs. 'shipping'), contact roles, and credit statuses. Infor M3's internal numbering (CUNO) may require mapping to BNG's ExternalID. Deduplication strategies are critical when syncing from multiple sources.

Next Steps

See Infor M3 & BNG: + Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

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Real-World Applications

Integration Use Cases

Explore how the integration behaves in real business scenarios, with clearly defined steps, outcomes, and execution patterns.

Real-time Order-to-Cash Automation

Automate the entire sales order lifecycle, from creation in BNG (e.g., an eCommerce platform or POS) to fulfillment, invoicing, and payment processing in Infor M3.

Integration Steps:

  1. 0 Customer places order in BNG (e.g., eCommerce).
  2. 1 BNG triggers iPaaS via webhook with new Sales Order data.
  3. 2 iPaaS validates & transforms BNG Sales Order data for Infor M3 (OIS100MI/AddHead, AddLine).
  4. 3 iPaaS creates Sales Order in Infor M3, updating customer (CRS610) and product (MMS200) references.
  5. 4 Infor M3 processes order, allocates inventory (MMS080), and triggers fulfillment.
  6. 5 Status updates (e.g., 'Shipped') from Infor M3 propagate back to BNG via Infor ION/iPaaS.
  7. 6 Infor M3 generates Invoice (OIS300); iPaaS syncs invoice details to BNG for customer visibility.
  8. 7 Payments captured in BNG are posted to Infor M3 Accounts Receivable and General Ledger (GLS200MI/Add).

Business Outcome

Reduced order processing time by 60%, improved order accuracy, faster revenue recognition, enhanced customer experience with real-time status.

Frequency

Real-time (event-driven)

Business Value

Key Integration Benefits

Discover the strategic advantages and business value of seamless integration between your systems.

Boost Operational Efficiency
Automate manual data entry and reconciliation tasks between Infor M3 and BNG, freeing up staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
Real-time Business Visibility
Gain immediate access to accurate, up-to-date information on sales, inventory, customers, and financials across both Infor M3 and BNG.
Enhance Data Accuracy & Consistency
Eliminate data silos and ensure critical master data (Customer, Product, Vendor) is harmonized and consistent across Infor M3 and BNG.
Accelerate Order-to-Cash Cycle
Streamline sales order processing from BNG to Infor M3, accelerating fulfillment, invoicing, and revenue recognition.
Optimize Inventory Management
Achieve real-time inventory synchronization between Infor M3 and BNG (e.g., WMS), reducing stockouts and optimizing stock levels.
Improve Financial Close & Reporting
Automate the flow of financial transactions (GL entries, invoices, payments) from BNG to Infor M3, accelerating month-end close and improving reporting accuracy.
Future-Proof with AI & Low-Code
Leverage AI-powered insights and low-code agility to build, adapt, and scale integrations faster, reducing reliance on specialized developers.
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Boost Operational Efficiency

60% Reduction in manual data entry time

📋 What You Get

Automate manual data entry and reconciliation tasks between Infor M3 and BNG, freeing up staff to focus on strategic initiatives.

💼 Business Impact

This benefit directly contributes to 60% improvement in Reduction in manual data entry time, enabling your team to focus on high-value strategic initiatives.

Technical Documentation

API Endpoints & Data Logic

Technical details for developers and architects.

Method Endpoint Purpose
GET /m3/api-rest/execute/MMS200MI/GetItmBasic Retrieve basic item (product) master data from Infor M3, crucial for eCommerce catalog sync or inventory lookups.
POST /m3/api-rest/execute/OIS100MI/AddHead Create a new Sales Order Header in Infor M3, foundational for eCommerce order ingestion.
POST /m3/api-rest/execute/OIS100MI/AddLine Add a new Sales Order Line to an existing Sales Order in Infor M3, completing the order import.
POST /m3/api-rest/execute/CRS610MI/Add Create a new Customer Master record in Infor M3, essential for CRM or eCommerce customer sync.
GET /m3/api-rest/execute/MMS080MI/LstItemBal List item balances (inventory levels) from Infor M3 for a specific warehouse, critical for real-time stock updates.
POST /m3/api-rest/execute/GLS200MI/Add Post General Ledger Journal Entries into Infor M3, used for financial integrations from sub-ledgers.
POST /m3/api-rest/execute/PPS100MI/AddHead Create a new Purchase Order Header in Infor M3, for Procure-to-Pay workflows.
POST /m3/api-rest/execute/PIS100MI/AddInvoice Create a Supplier Invoice in Infor M3, for automated AP processing.

⚡ Transformation Logic

  • Field Mapping: Map BNG's 'CustomerName' to M3's 'CUNM'.
  • Data Type Conversion: Convert BNG's 'OrderDate' (string) to M3's date format (YYYYMMDD).
  • Concatenation: Combine BNG's 'FirstName' and 'LastName' to populate a single 'ContactPerson' field in M3 if needed.
  • Conditional Logic: If BNG's 'OrderStatus' is 'Shipped', update M3's 'OIS100' status via a specific M3MI program.
  • Lookup Tables: Translate BNG's 'ProductCategory' codes to M3's 'ITCL' codes using an internal lookup table managed by the iPaaS.
  • Default Values: Assign a default 'Warehouse ID' for all orders coming from a specific BNG instance.

🛡️ Error Handling

  • Invalid M3 Customer/Product ID: iPaaS identifies missing ID during validation; routes to DLQ for manual correction or auto-creates if business rule allows.
  • BNG API rate limit exceeded: iPaaS automatically queues requests and retries with exponential backoff.
  • Network timeout between iPaaS and M3: iPaaS retries the M3 API call according to configured policy.
  • Data schema mismatch: AI flags the discrepancy during mapping, user corrects, or auto-applies a learned transformation.
Support & Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about integration implementation, security, and best practices.

General Integration FAQs

▸ What is the best way to integrate Infor M3 with BNG?
The most effective way is through a modern iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service). This enables API-first, event-driven synchronization for entities like orders, inventory, products, and customers, ensuring real-time data flow and robust error handling between Infor M3 and BNG, moving beyond fragile point-to-point connections.

Technical Capabilities FAQs

▸ Does this integration support real-time updates between Infor M3 and BNG?
Yes, absolutely. The solution leverages Infor M3's Infor ION (Intelligent Open Network) and its APIs, allowing M3 to publish business events. For BNG, it utilizes webhooks or change data capture (CDC) to detect and instantly propagate changes, ensuring near real-time data synchronization for critical entities like sales orders, inventory, and customer data.
▸ How do I handle complex data transformations between Infor M3 and BNG?
An iPaaS with a powerful mapping engine is essential. It provides graphical interfaces to define complex data transformations, validations, and business rules, ensuring data from BNG conforms to Infor M3's specific schema (and vice-versa). AI-augmented mapping can even suggest transformations and identify potential discrepancies.
▸ What is the role of Infor ION in M3 integrations with BNG?
Infor ION serves as the enterprise-wide middleware for Infor applications, including M3. It enables event-driven architecture by publishing Business Object Documents (BODs) when M3 data changes. Our iPaaS subscribes to these BODs, allowing for real-time reactions to M3 events and facilitating modern, decoupled integrations with BNG.

Development & Management FAQs

▸ Can I use low-code/no-code tools to build and manage Infor M3 and BNG integrations?
Yes. Our modern iPaaS platform offers intuitive low-code/no-code interfaces, empowering business analysts and citizen integrators to design, deploy, and manage complex Infor M3 and BNG workflows. This significantly accelerates integration development, reduces IT backlog, and allows for rapid adaptation to changing business needs.

AI & Automation FAQs

▸ How does AI enhance Infor M3 and BNG integration workflows?
AI significantly augments the integration by providing intelligent data validation, anomaly detection (e.g., suspicious transactions), automated exception handling (e.g., suggesting fixes for failed invoice matches), predictive insights (e.g., inventory forecasting), and even recommending optimal data mappings. This reduces manual effort, improves data quality, and makes workflows smarter and more resilient.

Security & Compliance FAQs

▸ What security considerations are important for integrating Infor M3 and BNG?
Security is paramount. Key considerations include implementing OAuth 2.0/token-based authentication via Infor OS for M3 and secure API keys/OAuth for BNG, enforcing least privilege access, encrypting all data in transit (TLS 1.2+), utilizing IP whitelisting, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI DSS) for all data flowing between systems.

Financial Integration FAQs

▸ Can this solution integrate Infor M3 with BNG for payment processing?
Yes, the iPaaS can securely connect Infor M3's financial modules with BNG's payment capabilities or external payment gateways. This automates payment posting, reconciliation, and refund processes, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while maintaining PCI DSS standards and data security.
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing for Infor M3 & BNG: + Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS.

Start with a single integration pair and scale as your business grows—without surprise fees or transaction penalties.

Connect™ Plan

Clarity Connect

$599 /mo

Billed annually • Includes one production integration pair

  • Unlimited transactions and API calls within fair-use limits.
  • Visual workflow designer and reusable mapping templates.
  • Monitoring, alerting, and access to Clarity’s support team.
View full pricing & options
Next Steps

See Infor M3 & BNG: + Real-time ERP Automation | iPaaS integration in action.

Explore a guided demo, start a sandbox integration, or speak directly with our solution architects about your specific use cases.

Start Free Trial Request Live Demo